After the Round – Harry’s at the Harbor
The 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson was at a new venue in McKinney’s TPC Craig Ranch. Most fans and players felt the course and surrounding area was a premiere location to hold a PGA Tour event. Not too far from the new Nelson digs sits a lesser-known dining experience that you might want to consider if […]
Course Review – Indian Creek Golf Club
Indian Creek Golf Club in Carrollton has always been on the AG radar as one of the premiere public facilities in DFW. With a renovation of the Lakes Course that was completed in 2019, it only reinforced our enjoyment of the property. The renovation of the Lakes, which was handled by Todd Clark, the President […]
Travel – Omni Barton Creek
The Texas Hill Country is always awe-inspiring. It doesn’t seem there are a lot of Texans who appreciate just how infinitely different the various regions of our vast state can be. From the Gulf Coast to the vast, flat red dirt of West Texas, to the mountainous region known as the Big Bend, we have […]
Cover Story – A New Beginning for Colonial
The upcoming renovation at historic Colonial Country Club by architect Gil Hanse will restore the site of the 1941 U.S. Open, 1991 U.S. Women’s Open and current PGA Tour host to its original 1930s grandeur, according to members who voted in favor by a huge margin. All without missing a beat in the annual tournament. […]
Agronomy – Weather Extremes and Your Landscaping
Every golfer knows that weather is a factor in all aspects of golf, especially golf course maintenance. North Texas golfers also know that the local weather is famous for its unpredictability and, so far, 2021 has set a few records for weather extremes. Which brings us to this month’s Ask the Superintendent question: how do […]
Fitness – Therapy Bands and You
Therapy bands are elastic bands used primarily for rehabilitation following an injury. However, they also can be effectively used for strength training, injury prevention and sport-specific fitness. As a golfer, there are many benefits to keeping a few therapy bands around, including versatility, convenience and safety. Training with therapy bands can provide similar muscle recruitment […]
Feature – Groundbreaking at PGA Frisco
The Swing and the Dance Floor are the two latest additions to the massive PGA Frisco project steadily rising in north Frisco near Highway 380 and just west of Dallas North Tollway. While North Texas golf fans undoubtedly are excited about the 26 PGA of America golf events already announced for the two-course complex being […]
Drive Time – 2021 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door
Let’s face it; the electric car era is officially upon us and will be for the foreseeable future. Yes, it’s a tough pill to swallow for us old-school combustible gas aficionados, but we all better prepare for the inevitable. Fortunately, there are some fun rides to consider when contemplating your next green vehicle. One is […]
Golf Science – The Male vs. Female Golf Swing
It is always an exciting time of year when the LPGA Tour makes a stop in Los Angeles, but in 2021 it was especially thrilling to see all the color and crowds (albeit small) after an entire year of lockdowns and limited travel opportunities. One purpose for attending the Hugel-Air Premia LPGA Open was to […]
Instruction – Improving Flexibility
I constantly have students ask what exercises they can do to gain more flexibility and mobility. What is the difference between flexibility and mobility? Flexibility is the ability of a muscle or muscle groups to lengthen without resistance during a range of motion while mobility is the ability to move actively during a range of […]